Stem cell donor needed for St Austell girl, 4, with leukaemia
Poppy, from Cornwall, has a rare form of leukaemia and is undergoing treatment in Bristol. Source link
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Novel imaging approach can map cell secretions in four dimensions – ET HealthWorld
New Delhi: Researchers have developed a novel optical imaging approach that can map four dimensional view of cell secretions in space and time as they are being produced, while observing cell shape and movement. The researchers at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, said that their method provides an unprecedentedly detailed view of how cells function … Read more
IISc. incubated start-up develops India’s first indigenous diagnostic kit for sickle cell anemia
ShanMukha Innovations, a start-up incubated by the Society for Innovation and Development at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), has developed SickleCert, India’s first indigenous diagnostic kit for Sickle-Cell Anemia. “The technology we have developed provides an affordable and efficient solution to screen large populations as a point of care test. With a tiny amount … Read more
Artificial intelligence examines cell movement under microscope – ET HealthWorld
Gothenburg [Sweden]: Analysis has historically been limited by the vast amount of data that may be collected by employing a microscope to record biological activities. Using artificial intelligence (AI), the University of Gothenburg researchers can now track the movement of cells throughout time and place. The technique could be highly beneficial for creating more potent … Read more
Cell identity understanding can be improved through machine learning: Study, Health News, ET HealthWorld
Washington: When genes are activated and expressed, they show patterns in cells that are similar in type and function across tissues and organs. Discovering these patterns improves our understanding of cells which has implications for unveiling disease mechanisms. The advent of spatial transcriptomics technologies has allowed researchers to observe gene expression in their spatial context … Read more
Andhra Pradesh CID opens Transgender Protection Cell at Police Headquarters
Crime Investigation Department (CID) Additional Director General of Police P.V. Sunil Kumar inaugurated the State-Level Transgender Protection Cell at the A.P. Police Headquarters in Mangalagiri on November 22 (Wednesday). Following the directions of DGP K.V. Rajendranath Reddy, the cell for transgenders has been opened. CID Superintendent of Police K.G.V. Saritha will be the nodal officer … Read more
Lab-grown blood gives hope says sickle cell sufferer
Ms Odesanmi said the condition affected the whole of her body. She said: “I get asked, often, to describe the pain and I can’t. “I’ve had two hips replaced, one ankle fused, my elbow is getting weakened, my shoulder is being affected and I have a disc bulge in my lower back.” She has also … Read more
Stem cell patch surgery to mend spina bifida in the womb
Without treatment, spina bifida can sometimes lead to a range of lifelong issues, including problems with mobility because of nerve damage. In extreme cases, the spinal canal remains open and exposed. If the defect is not closed to protect it shortly before or after birth, it can cause total paralysis of the legs. Source link
Sickle cell: Black donors urged to give blood to help treat patients
Professor Kevin Fenton, regional director for London for the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, said: “Being able to provide high quality clinical care to sickle cell patients both saves and improves the quality of their lives and is an important step in helping tackle health inequalities.” Source link
New sickle cell treatment given to first patients in England
Dr Bola Owolabi, NHS director of health inequalities, who also works as a GP in the Midlands, said: “It’s fantastic that our first NHS patients have been given this ground-breaking and historic new treatment for sickle cell disease – the first in over two decades. Source link